ATOP Synonyms: 6 Similar and Opposite Words

atop

preposition

Definition of atop

as in above

chiefly US, somewhat old-fashioned + literary on top of The house sits atop a cliff overlooking the ocean.

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Recent Examples of atop Place it atop a credenza to create a diffused glow throughout the room in lieu of harsh overhead lighting. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026 The buck scores more than the buck that currently sits atop the list of Boone & Crockett records. — Richard P. Smith, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026 It’s equipped with a camera to see and a microphone to hear, as well as tiny LiDAR sensors (like the ones spinning atop driverless cars) to keep it from bumping into things. — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026 Climb the Mighty Mac's towers Each year, 50 people get the rare chance to tour the Mackinac Bridge's towers, overlooking the Straits of Mackinac from atop the 5-mile long bridge. — Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for atop

Recent Examples of Synonyms for atop

above

Preposition

Current remaining performance obligation (cRPO) up 14% in constant currency, which is also 1 percentage point above the July quarter guide.

— Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
In exchange, Nvidia takes a cut of the provider’s rental revenue above that threshold.

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026